About Roof Inspection Edinburgh
Roof Inspection Edinburgh provides independent roof surveys using drone imagery, visual inspection and, where needed, thermal imaging. The service covers residential and commercial roofs, including pre-acquisition checks, insurance and warranty reporting, maintenance planning and repair assessments.
Reports can include photographs, defect ratings, itemised findings, bills of works and repair estimates. The business also offers internal and external surveys, roof inspections for hard-to-access tenements and townhouses, and thermal inspection for hidden membrane leaks or missing insulation. An external drone survey starts from £269, while combined external and internal surveys start from £389. Reports are normally delivered within a few working days.
Before you choose Roof Inspection Edinburgh
5.0 on average from 58 reviews
Plus points
- Drone and thermal roof inspections
- Itemised reports with repair estimates
- Pre-acquisition roof surveys
Before signing anything
- Drone inspections require agreed permission for access, although the client need not be present.
Right for: Homebuyers, landlords and owners assessing roof condition
Types of job
Other work: flat roofs
Key facts
- Type
- Roofing contractor
- Rating
- 5.0 on average from 58 reviews
Prices
Prices published on its website, checked on 3 November 2026.
- External Survey£269
- Combined external and internal survey£389
- Internal survey only£149
- Thermography or solar inspection£99
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What homeowners ask before the work starts
Are their drone pilots licensed and insured?
Yes. Their drone pilots are trained and insured, and operate under UK Civil Aviation Authority regulations for commercial drone work.
Can a drone roof inspection find leaks?
Yes. Their inspections can identify visible defects such as cracked tiles, slipped slates, failed flashings and blocked gutters, while thermography can detect hidden membrane leaks and missing insulation.
What does a drone roof survey include?
It covers roof aspects, ridges, gullies, chimneys, dormers, roof windows, facades and rainwater fittings. The report includes photographs, defect ratings and repair estimates.
Do I need to be there for the roof survey?
No. Once access permission is agreed, they can inspect from the street or adjacent ground. The completed report is sent electronically.
Do I need a roof survey before buying a property?
Yes. They recommend a pre-acquisition survey because defects on hard-to-access roofs may not appear in a Home Report, and the findings can inform mortgage, insurance and warranty discussions.
